Retirement Benefits in Finalizing Divorce

You are still entitled to your half of the community property portion of the pensions. You will need to make that clear in your judgment, and will...

How do I assert a Marvin Action

A Marvin case is a civil case (not a family law case) to enforce a provable contract, express or implied. They are rarely filed and rarely worth...

Can someone tell me what " Declaration-Serv Pre Dec Dis Inc" means.

I suspect you are seeing this on the court register. These entries refer to documents filed with the court. Form FL-141 in the declaration of...

Is there anything I can do?

No. The law gives her the right to use the name, or choose to return to her prior legal name.

Can my girlfriends parents force her to remain living with them after she turns 18?

The simple answer is "No". But they also have no obligation of any type to her, including support, insurance or anything else once she hits 18.

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Collecting arrears in child support

If there will be a probate estate opened in court, you can file a claim in the case for your back support. Consult with experienced family law...

When filing for petition for paternity for unborn child, what county do you file in?

You can file pre-birth, but the correct venue will be the county of residence of the child once born. There is no point in filing where you know...

Only married a year and wanted to know about divorce options.

She may be entitled to a short period of spousal support, usually no more than half the length of the marriage, based on the differences in your...

Do i need an annulment or divorce?

You don't qualify for a nullity, which is only for cases where the initial marriage is invalid. Events that happen after marriage don't get you a...

My wife never officially divorced her husband in Mexico. Does this legally void our marriage here in the USA?

Your marriage to her is probably invalid. You should consult with experienced family law counsel to learn your rights and the potential problems...